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Spring may be cut short as IMD forecasts warmer February

India, Feb. 1 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted warm and dry weather in February, warning that above-normal temperatures are likely to accelerate crop growth and short... Read More


Humans rights body seeks report on poor roads, civic lapses in Panchkula

Panchkula, Feb. 1 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has sought a report from the chief engineer of the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) on a complaint alleging poor civi... Read More


Carlos Alcaraz at 22 outpaces the Big 3's early-career math: Sparks debates of 'Greatest in the making'

India, Feb. 1 -- Carlo Alcaraz did not just win the 2026 Australian Open. He rewrote Tennis history. Melbourne gives him the career Grand Slam, pushes him to seven majors, and forces tennis into a ra... Read More


Union Budget 2026 set to lay down India's 'Reform Express' path

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday is expected to accelerate regulatory reforms by dismantling compliance burdens for citizens, business... Read More


Bihar moves NEET student death case to CBI, family voices distrust

India, Feb. 1 -- The Bihar government on Saturday decided to hand over the probe into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with the parent'... Read More


Yogi calls industry biggest partner in state's prosperity, seeks CSR push

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Calling Industry the biggest partner in the state's prosperity, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asked industry groups to participate in the state's development through co... Read More


Site of Gomti source in Pilibhit to be developed with ghats, tourism facilities, cultural complex

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- A comprehensive development of the site from which the Gomti originates at Madhotanda village in Pilibhit district is on the cards with construction of ghats along the riverbank, pa... Read More


Ayodhya jailbreak: Another deputy jailer, two more prison staffers suspended

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Three more prison staff members - deputy jailer Raju alias Rajdeep, head jail warder Prabhunath Kumar and jail warder Deepak Kumar Pandey - were suspended on Saturday in connection ... Read More


New York techie defends Indians against racist stereotypes: 'They're pretty sharp'

India, Feb. 1 -- A New York-based software engineer has defended Indian professionals against racist stereotypes of being incompetent and inconsiderate. John Freeman, a software engineer at Citadel, s... Read More


Women dhakis from Bengal beat stereotypes, find rhythm of empowerment

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Women dhakis from Bengal have beaten mockery and discouragement hollow, striking positive notes on their journey of empowerment, creative satisfaction and personal fulfilment to eme... Read More